cigaret
UK: ˌsɪɡ.əˈret | US: ˈsɪɡ.ə.ret
n. a slender roll of cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking (variant spelling of "cigarette")
The word "cigaret" is a variant of "cigarette," derived from the French word "cigarette," meaning "little cigar." The root "cigar" comes from the Spanish "cigarro," which likely originated from the Mayan word "sik’ar" (to smoke). The suffix "-et" (or "-ette" in French) is a diminutive, indicating a smaller version of the original object (a cigar). Over time, the spelling "cigarette" became standard in English, though "cigaret" persists as an archaic or alternative form.
He lit a cigaret and took a long drag.
The ashtray was filled with half-smoked cigaret butts.
She preferred cigarets over pipes for their convenience.
The smell of burnt cigaret lingered in the room.
In the 1920s, cigaret smoking became increasingly popular.